REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pinellas County, FL
$850,000
Businesses For Sale in Florida
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10+/- Beds Assisted Living West Central Florida
Established Franchise Auto Repair Business / Semi-Absentee Owner
Pinellas County, FL
$299,000
Own a well-established Dog Training Business in Tampa FL!
Tampa, FL
$195,000
Nauti Dolphin Marina For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint James City, FL
$3,900,000
Premier, Established Beauty Salon – Owner-Managed, Turnkey Operation.
Broward County, FL
$350,000
Very Popular and Well Known Beauty Salon. Owner only Manages.
Broward County, FL
$350,000
Licensed Marina With Sport Fishing Business and Vessels
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Broward County, FL
$5,995,000
Profitable Tampa Breakfast & Lunch Spot
Tampa, FL
$299,000
Established BBQ Brand+Expansion Platform | Built for Closed Fast-Food
Wildwood, FL
$350,000
Staffing Agency with Repeat Clients
Palm Beach County, FL
$299,000
Turnkey Landscaping & Outdoor Design Company for Sale
Broward County, FL
$139,000
Profitable Asian restaurant w stylish conveyor belt dining experience
St Lucie County, FL
$229,000
Highly profitable, easy to manage, turn key laundry business
Winter Haven, FL
$280,000
Senior PCA,Home Health & Hospice Care Franchise/$0 Fee Veteran Program
Advertising and Design Agency Specializing in Signage
Miami, FL
$1,095,000
High-Volume Cuban Bakery in Prime Tampa Corridor
Tampa, FL
$2,000,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Broward County, FL
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Lucrative and accredited Drop of store close to downtown area
Naples, FL
$80,000
Fitness Center established in 2009
Naples, FL
$59,900
Turnkey Phone Repair Business for Sale
Lakewood Ranch, FL
$30,000
Italian Restaurant 40-Year Legacy Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake County, FL
$825,000
Two Unit Cafe for Sale Broward County Huge Potential
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$99,000
RV Enthusiast Content Site | 90% YOY Pageview Growth
Florida
$336,000
Established & Highly Regarded Vietnamese Restaurant with 2nd Location
Pensacola, FL
$425,000
Fully Remodeled Turnkey Fast Casual Restaurant Q1 2025
Palm Beach County, FL
$199,000
Essential Business - Average location $1.49MM Gross w/$423k Return
Iconic Restaurant with Fantastic Location
Palm Beach County, FL
$750,000
Construction Material Distributor, Manufacturer/Assembler
Tequesta, FL
$3,600,000
Pending -Specialized High End Applications in Construction Business
Walton County, FL
$750,000
Turnkey Latin Café with Loyal Following & Strong Local Presence
Tampa, FL
$110,000
Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant
Hillsborough County, FL
$249,999
Convenience Store in Ocoee!!
Ocoee, FL
$79,000
Bakery Restaurant For Sale
Hialeah, FL
$68,000
Daycare Child care Preschool
Bradenton, FL
$120,000
Profitable Ice Cream Manufacturing Business + Franchise Platform
Coral Springs, FL
$625,000
Pepperidge Farm Bread Route – $220,000 - North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach, FL
$220,000
Pokemoto Hawaiian Poke
Profitable Beauty Salon-Broward County
Deerfield Beach, FL
$149,000
Promotional Sportswear & Products Business for Sale in South Florida
Boca Raton, FL
$388,000
National Restoration Business for Sale
Sarasota, FL
$1,500,000
Dessert Franchise in High-Traffic Mall
Orange County, FL
$180,000
34 Year Established Res/Comm Electrical Contractor
Miami, FL
$500,000
Private, for-profit, Degree Granting, 100% virtual, Online University
Broward County, FL
$6,000,000
Profitable Turnkey F45 Training Studio in Plantation For Sale
Plantation, FL
$385,000
Mobile Laser Tag & Team Building Activities
Florida
$140,000
Hank Goldsby
Merritt Realty Corporation
Serving Sarasota County, FL
I work closely with clients to build long term professional relationships and will guide you through the preparation, due diligence and sales process so that you avoid the pitfalls common to most business sales transactions. I will be with you every step of the way and help manage all aspects of your transaction to ensure a smooth transition andwill continue to assist you with any of your needs after the closing.
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Successful Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Business
Delray Beach, FL
$275,000
Express Opportunity in Florida
Lutz, FL
$3,500,000
Average location $2.2MM w/$422k Return. Cabinet & Countertop Business.
Highly Rated Medical Spa
St. Johns County, FL
$200,000
50 Years of Momentum. Your Next Big Venture
Putnam County, FL
$800,000
Profitable Franchise for Sale In Jacksonville, Florida!
Jacksonville, FL
$830,000
Profitable Sub & Wing Franchise for Sale! Jacksonville! $231K Profit
Jacksonville, FL
$745,000
Smaller HVAC Business - Low Owner Involvement
Hillsborough County, FL
$700,000
Profitable Social Media Marketing Business w/Proven Systems in Place!
Pasco County, FL
$250,000
Social Painting Franchise for Sale
Broward County, FL
$235,000
Buy or Sell a Business in Florida
Florida is a large market with many potential business opportunities. Its economy is diverse, with major industries such as tourism, agriculture, and international trade. With a strong business-friendly climate, it's no wonder that many entrepreneurs choose Florida as the location to buy or sell their businesses.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated data from business for sale listings in Florida to provide some context on the market for potential business buyers and sellers.
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5700 |
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Median Asking Price |
$350,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$610,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
25% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.3 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
Most businesses selling in Florida are in one of its major metro areas:
- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Area
- Fort Myers Area
- Fort Pierce Area
- Jacksonville Metro
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
- North Port-Sarasota Area
- Orlando Metro Area
- Panama City Metro Area
- Pensacola Metro Area
- Tallahassee Metro Area
- Tampa Bay Metro Area
How many businesses are for sale in Florida?
There are approximately 5,700 businesses currently listed for sale in Florida.
In which cities are most businesses listed for sale?
The highest number of businesses for sale are in:
Other notable cities include Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton, each offering a range of opportunities for prospective buyers.
What types of businesses are for sale in Florida?
Popular sectors with businesses for sale include:
- Food and Restaurants (~1,400 listings)
- Service Businesses (~910 listings)
- Building and Construction (~540 listings)
- Retail (~520 listings)
- Automotive and Boat (~420 listings)
Smaller but significant numbers are also seen in other sectors such as Health Care & Fitness, Beauty, Manufacturing, and Technology.
What is the average asking price for businesses in Florida?
The median asking price for currently listed businesses is $350,000, which reflects a diverse market of business sizes and industries.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
Businesses for sale typically report a median revenue of $610,000, though actual figures will vary greatly depending on the type and scale of the business.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
Median reported earnings for businesses on the market stand at $150,000, which can provide potential buyers with an indication of profitability.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Currently, the earnings multiple is around 2.3 times, and the revenue multiple is approximately 0.6 times the asking price. These multiples offer insight into the valuation approaches applied within the Florida business market.
How can Florida business owners sell their own businesses?
While business owners can list their business and manage the sale on their own, particularly if the value is under $100,000 or they already have a buyer, it's often worth the cost to hire a business broker. Brokers bring expertise in pricing, marketing, and negotiating, significantly improving the chances of a successful sale.
